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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP141261)
Ernesto Gamboa Martinez, a 38-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on December 19, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System , Martinez was last observed leaving the Dallas Police Headquarters and has not been seen or heard from since. His disappearance was officially reported on March 25, 2025, and the case was entered into NamUs on April 1, 2025 . ,

Martinez is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, there was no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing or any distinctive physical features. The Dallas Police Department is leading the investigation, with Detective Jose Lopez assigned to the case. Individuals with any information about Martinez's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Dallas Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at 671-4268 .

As of the latest updates, there have been no significant developments in the case. The circumstances surrounding Martinez's disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to gather any information that might aid in locating him. The case remains open, and efforts are ongoing to determine what happened to Martinez after he left the police headquarters on December 19, 2024.

Last Seen: Dec 19, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

85%Strong
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP155844
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 65%121 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP161776 • Found Jul 23, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 80%132 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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